Pre-Design Services and the Role of Architects

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Which document is developed to establish the merits and desirability of a project and justification for further project definition and the commitment of resources?

Feasibility Study

Functional Program

Business Case (correct)

Gap Analysis

What does a feasibility study analyze?

Economic and financial issues

Market and regulatory issues

Technical issues

All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of the pre-design phase?

To provide a foundation and necessary information for design decision-making (correct)

To determine the viability and practicability of a project

To establish the merits and desirability of a project

To identify the difference between a current state and the desired state

Which of the following is a common convention for classifying the accuracy and progression of cost estimates?

Class D estimate Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of variance for a tentative degree of accuracy in cost planning during the pre-design phase?

-50% to +100% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a financial plan for a construction project?

Construction costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical ratio of design-construction/maintenance/building operating costs for office buildings?

1:0.4:12 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a possible pre-design service that an architect may perform?

Construction management Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why is pre-design work important for the overall delivery of a design project?

It reduces the risk of project shortfalls Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence for an architect who performs pre-design work for a public sector client?

They may be ineligible to be awarded design contracts Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of architects in providing pre-design services?

To collaborate with experts in other fields Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a business case?

To justify the financial investment and resources needed for a project Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of architects in pre-design services?

To act as prime consultants and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'program' in the context of design?

A document that contains the functional requirements for the design Signup and view all the answers

What competencies are important for successful pre-design work?

An appropriate team of experts and a collective awareness of the importance of pre-design Signup and view all the answers

Feasibility studies expand on the financial focus of a business case by considering the broader macro-economic, regulatory, political, social, operational, and technical practicalities of an initiative.

Financial viability Signup and view all the answers

Feasibility studies may examine official plans, community plans, zoning and land-use controls, transportation issues, and heritage districts.

Market demand Signup and view all the answers

Government clients may explore economic partnerships with the private sector and consider social and environmental factors along with economics to calculate the return of a project on a triple bottom line basis.

Social, environmental, and financial impacts Signup and view all the answers

Architects provide pre-design services and undertake feasibility studies to deal with an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

To assess the potential for reusing existing building systems Signup and view all the answers